Stated first edition. Black cloth, white titles and decoration to front. A sociological study of waste management throughout history, from ancient times through the Middle Ages and Elizabethan England. Somewhat reminiscent of Rats, Lice & History and similar titles. Reynolds was somewhat of a 'gentleman scholar,' and wrote and lectured on many diverse topics. Book good plus or very good minus with bleaching to boards, lower half of book, a few pages creased at top foreedge, giver inscription to front pastedown. Somewhat-scarce DJ also good minus with some loss to spine-ends, wear to flap folds, various repairs with archival tissue. Price of $2.75 intact. 326 pp. Bookseller Inventory # 12725